The US Geological Survey says a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands on Tuesday.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says hazardous tsunami waves are possible for coasts located within 300 kilometers of the earthquake's epicenter.
PTWC officials say tsunami waves of up to one meter above tide levels are possible for some coastal areas of the Solomon Islands.
Tsunami waves are forecast to be less than 30 centimeters above tide levels for the coasts of Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says hazardous tsunami waves are possible for coasts located within 300 kilometers of the earthquake's epicenter.
PTWC officials say tsunami waves of up to one meter above tide levels are possible for some coastal areas of the Solomon Islands.
Tsunami waves are forecast to be less than 30 centimeters above tide levels for the coasts of Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu.
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Summary
Magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit Solomon Islands on Tuesday, triggering tsunami warning. Potential hazardous waves up to 1m for Solomon Islands coasts; less than 30cm in Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu as per Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221122_20/
Date: Nov. 22, 2022
Created: 2022/11/22 13:05
Updated: 2025/12/09 11:19
Last Read: 2022/11/23 10:16